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School district · South Dakota · LEAID 4647942

Miller 29-4

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Miller 29-4 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $59,835, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$59,835
Est. avg teacher salary
$34,074
Per-pupil spending
447
Students enrolled
54th
Pct. in SD
$59,835

Miller 29-4 (South Dakota) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $59,835, materially below the South Dakota average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 447 students.

  • 54th percentile for South Dakota
  • 17th percentile nationally
  • 15% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +8.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$59,835

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$34,074

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

447 students

Salary vs State Average 93.5%

6.5% below South Dakota average

Nationally, Miller 29-4's estimated average out-pays 17% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Miller 29-4's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$59,835 Top 83% higher than 17% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 68 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 42 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 26 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. Miller 29-4 $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

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Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What stands out about Miller 29-4

  • It is a very small district (447 students), where the enrollment-based salary estimate is more sensitive to staffing mix.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $34,074 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Miller 29-4

Miller 29-4 is a small school district in South Dakota, serving 447 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $34,074. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $59,835, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4647942 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the South Dakota statewide average of $63,995, teacher pay in Miller 29-4 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 6.5% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (30.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in South Dakota, it pays more than 54% of them.

On the budget side, Miller 29-4 reports $15.2M in total expenditure against $7.8M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 15% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.5M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Miller 29-4 compare?

Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the South Dakota average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.

Miller 29-4 $59,835
Sioux Falls School District 49-5 $65,036
South Dakota avg $63,995
National avg $85,759

Miller 29-4 pays -8.0% less than Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · per-pupil $34,074 vs $12,503

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Data-derived comparison paths

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Salary-nearest districts to Miller 29-4, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$7.8M
Total Revenue
$15.2M
Total Expenditure
$2.3M
Instruction Salaries
15% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.5M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other South Dakota Districts

Parkston School District 33-3
$56,694
563 students
Chester Area School District 39-1
$60,627
567 students
Northwestern Area School District 56-7
$60,038
320 students
Bon Homme School District 04-2
$52,627
575 students
Irene - Wakonda School District 13-3
$59,105
318 students
Warner School District 06-5
$57,720
315 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Miller 29-4?

The average teacher salary in Miller 29-4 is $59,835 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does Miller 29-4 teacher pay compare to the South Dakota average?

Miller 29-4 pays 6.5% less than the South Dakota state average of $63,995. The district's average is $59,835.

How does Miller 29-4 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Miller 29-4 pays 30.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $59,835.

What is the per-pupil spending in Miller 29-4?

Miller 29-4 spends approximately $34,074 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Miller 29-4?

Miller 29-4 has 447 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Miller 29-4's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 15% of Miller 29-4's total expenditure of $15.2M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from two NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) surveys, Fiscal Year 2022: the F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey (instructional expenditure, variable Z33) and the Staff Universe Survey (reported teacher headcount). Salary figures divide the former by the latter, falling back to an enrollment-based estimate only when a district has no reported headcount. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

Disclaimer & data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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According to the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, PlainTeacher's figures are computed directly, no number is typed in by an editor. Miller 29-4's salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2022 F-33 submission, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error on this page. Data current as of FY2022.